Associate Teacher

Position Summary for Associate Teacher, Village School

The Village Associate Teacher works in close partnership with the lead teacher to support planning and instruction using student-centered, experiential, and differentiated practices aligned with Chadwick’s philosophy. A primary responsibility of this role is working with students individually and in small groups—providing targeted support for students who need additional guidance as well as extension and enrichment for students who are academically ready for greater challenge.

The Village Associate Teacher partners closely with the Lead Teacher to design and deliver student-centered, experiential, and differentiated instruction aligned with Chadwick’s philosophy. Associate Teachers work intentionally with students across whole-group, small-group, and individualized settings, providing targeted support, strategic scaffolding, and meaningful extension to meet diverse learner needs.

Chadwick’s associate model is designed to maximize instructional impact for students while cultivating the professional growth of Associate Teachers through hands-on classroom practice alongside a mentor lead teacher.

Chadwick School’s associate teacher model is designed first and foremost to benefit students by increasing opportunities for personalized instruction. The role also supports the professional growth of associate teachers through hands-on classroom experience alongside a mentor lead teacher.

In kindergarten through grade 2, each classroom has both a lead teacher and an associate teacher to support individualized instruction during these foundational years. In grades 3–5, associate teachers are shared across classrooms as students develop increasing independence. Specific responsibilities vary by grade level and teaching team.

Major Responsibilities

Model the Chadwick Core Values and help create a joyful, inclusive school experience within and beyond the classroom
Demonstrate an understanding of and interest in the developmental needs of elementary-aged children, including anti-bias and identity-affirming teaching practices
Provide targeted instruction to students in whole-class, small-group, and individual settings, with particular emphasis on small-group work that supports students who need additional scaffolding as well as those ready for academic extension
Work closely with the lead teacher and learning specialist to plan and facilitate differentiated small-group instruction that responds to students’ strengths, needs, and readiness levels
Collaborate with the grade-level team, division colleagues, wellness team, curriculum specialists, Village Instructional Coaches, and the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning to support the design and implementation of a coherent, integrated curriculum
Partner with the lead teacher, curriculum specialists, and Village Instructional Coaches to strengthen pedagogy and engage in ongoing professional learning
Prepare, organize, and adapt instructional materials in collaboration with the lead teacher, particularly to support differentiated and small-group instruction
Use a whole-child approach to build classroom community and maintain a learning environment responsive to the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students
Use Responsive Classroom structures and principles to support effective routines, classroom management, and small-group learning
Maintain an orderly, clean classroom in partnership with the lead teacher
Participate in faculty duties, including student supervision during recess, lunch, and dismissal
Attend grade-level planning meetings, weekly faculty meetings, and professional development days
Assist with back-to-school events, open houses, concerts, and outdoor education trips, as relevant
Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and actively engage in conversations around identity, race, and issues of social justice
Perform other duties as assigned